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Mercedes Benz ML550 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the Mercedes Benz ML550 since 2008, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 18 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and steering problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
22
Recalls
3
Worst year
2008
Warranty extensions
2
Model years
2008-2009

Mercedes Benz ML550 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz ML550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz ML550 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes Benz ML550 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz ML550 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    5
  • Steering
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Airbags
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Mercedes Benz ML550 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009914Brakes30
20087418Electrical80,00021

Recalls 3

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Mercedes Benz ML550 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz ML550

What years of the Mercedes Benz ML550 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz ML550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz ML550?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz ML550?

Electrical, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by steering (4) and brakes (4).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz ML550 have?

3 recalls between 2008 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 3.

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